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Senior Program Manager – Strategic Planning & Analytics

Black Canyon Consulting
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Project Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in data analytics, data science, statistics, public health, health informatics, evaluation, economics, public policy, business analytics, information science, management, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, program management, program evaluation, performance measurement, business intelligence, data analytics, organizational analysis, or a related area
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex strategic or analytical initiatives across multiple organizational units or stakeholder groups
  • Ability to independently translate ambiguous leadership questions into analytical approaches, evidence requirements, findings, and executive-level recommendations
  • Experience collecting, validating, integrating, and interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative information from multiple sources
  • Experience developing performance measures, KPIs, evaluation frameworks, baselines, or monitoring approaches
Nice to have
  • Master's degree in a relevant analytical, quantitative, public health, policy, informatics, business, or management discipline
  • Experience supporting NIH, HHS, another federal agency, or a complex scientific or public-health organization
  • Experience supporting enterprise strategic planning or multi-year strategic-plan assessments
  • Experience designing systems for ongoing performance measurement, evidence collection, or enterprise reporting
  • Knowledge of data governance, metadata standards, or FAIR data principles
What the job really is

The Senior Program Manager – Strategic Planning & Analytics at Black Canyon Consulting will lead the development of a comprehensive 10-year summary report for the 2017-2027 Strategic Plan. This role involves synthesizing and analyzing diverse data sources to inform executive decision-making, establishing systems for ongoing evidence collection, and preparing for the next strategic planning cycle. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and managing multiple workstreams to ensure effective reporting and performance measurement.

Benefits
  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401k plan with employer contribution
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • tuition reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • The role requires managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders, which may involve complex coordination and communication efforts.
  • The position is tied to a specific contract period of 12 months, which may affect job security.
  • The immediate focus is on a specific report, which may limit exposure to broader strategic initiatives during the contract period.
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